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Italian Phrase

C'è qualcos'altro che dovrei sapere?

/tʃe kwalkoˈsaltro ke doˈvrɛi saˈpe.re/
Meaning"Is there anything else I should know?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks if there is any additional information the speaker should be aware of. It’s a polite way to make sure you haven’t missed any important details before proceeding.

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When to use

Use this question at the end of a briefing, after receiving instructions, or when you want to confirm that you have covered all necessary points. It shows attentiveness and respect for the speaker’s expertise.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'èqualcos'altrochedovreisapere?

1

C'è (ci è)

Contraction of 'ci' + 'è', used to state the existence of something, equivalent to 'there is/are' in English.

2

qualcos'altro

A fused form of 'qualcosa' (something) and 'altro' (else/other), meaning 'something else' or 'anything else'.

3

che (relative pronoun)

Introduces a relative clause, linking the main clause to additional information, similar to 'that/which'.

4

dovrei (condizionale)

First‑person singular conditional of 'dovere', used to express a polite suggestion or a hypothetical obligation.

5

sapere (infinitive)

The infinitive form of the verb 'to know', commonly used after modal verbs like 'dovere' to talk about knowledge.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ecco le regole del gioco. Non è permesso parlare durante il turno.

Here are the rules of the game. Speaking is not allowed during a turn.

C'è qualcos'altro che dovrei sapere?

Is there anything else I should know?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ci sono qualcos'altro che dovrei sapere?

    Use 'c'è' for singular; 'ci sono' is needed for plural nouns.

  • qualcosa altro che dovrei sapere?

    Do not separate the words; the correct fused form is 'qualcos'altro'.

  • C'è qualcos'altro che devo sapere?

    Using 'devo' sounds too strong; the conditional 'dovrei' is more polite.

  • C'è qualcos'altro che dovrei conoscere?

    For factual knowledge 'sapere' is correct; avoid 'conoscere' which implies familiarity with people or places.

↔Alternatives

  • C'è qualcos'altro che devo conoscere?

    Is there anything else I need to know?

  • C'è qualcos'altro di cui dovrei essere al corrente?

    Is there anything else I should be aware of?

  • C'è qualche altra informazione che mi sfugge?

    Is there any other information I’m missing?

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Cultural Tip

In Italian, the conditional mood (dovrei) softens requests and makes them sound more courteous. Using 'C'è qualcos'altro…' signals that you value completeness and want to avoid overlooking details, a trait appreciated in both professional and informal settings.